# Red Bull Cars **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [September 15, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899 "2010-09-15T22:29:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/1 "2010-09-15T22:29:06Z")
How can I get a Red Bull car (or similar) to ride around in? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/2 "2010-09-15T23:04:32Z")
A quick web search implies they are company cars for Red Bull reps. So, you’ll need to get a new job. ---
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/3 "2010-09-15T23:15:43Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > A quick web search implies they are company cars for Red Bull reps. So, you’ll need to get a new job. [And both positions are currently occupied](http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/limping-webber-unveils-new-red-bull-f1-car-1604824.html?action=Popup)😛 ---
**Author:** ![NOLA\_Cajun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ea666f/32.png) [@NOLA\_Cajun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NOLA_Cajun)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/4 "2010-09-16T01:45:27Z")
Hey maybe they’d like some free advertising and will pay to have your car painted. Send them an email and let us know how that works out. I’d do it but I’d want a lot of money to be an advertisement for them. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/5 "2010-09-16T02:06:22Z")
You have to earn your stripes in the world of CTV (Corporate Themed Vehicles). Most people start off by riding shotgun in the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. You have to work your way up to the Red Bull car or Rockstar Trucks. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/6 "2010-09-16T16:26:27Z")
While there are several solutions, two are viable for the average joe driver. 1. Contact the company directly for corporate sponsorship. Provide details about your current vehicle or one you plan to purchase and where you plan to drive it. 2. Bankroll it yourself. Most companies will not object to free advertisement so long as you’re not portraying them in a negative light. You can do these in any order. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/7 "2010-09-16T18:10:08Z")
> [@NOLA\_Cajun](#): > > Hey maybe they’d like some free advertising and will pay to have your car painted. Send them an email and let us know how that works out. > > I’d do it but I’d want a lot of money to be an advertisement for them. You will need one of these —\> [http://www.champaignschools.org/central/business/johnson/4thfa2007/kmarquardt/flying%20car.jpg](http://www.champaignschools.org/central/business/johnson/4thfa2007/kmarquardt/flying%20car.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-bull-cars/553899/8 "2010-09-16T19:01:48Z")
Apparently, there are indeed companies that will pay you to put [advertising](http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2000/04/35809) [on](http://www.tesh.com/ittrium/visit/A1x97x1y1xa5x1x76y1x2431x1x9by1x2436x1y5x81dax5x1) [your](http://www.leaseguide.com/articles/getpaidtodrive.htm) [car](http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Paid-to-Advertise-on-Your-Car&id=1939439). But it seems as if there are plenty of strings attached, and more drivers wanting to sign up than are needed. Plus, there are surely scammers out there as well – I found a few links that want you to pay for a directory of companies, so be wary.